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I like the idea of being independent of 'the grid', but the realities of a mobile home creates issues to make that a reality, UNLESS you are really parked somewhere for a long time where you have the ability to have solar panels OFF the RV, and even battery banks not necessarily 'installed' within the coach, such as in a storage shed, or such.
Homes and cabins that are off grid many times have plenty of roof space to handle the number of panels to provide the amount of amps they need, or they have enough 'yard space'... they also don't have the typical issues of the weight of a large battery bank, like we do, or even 'where' to put those batteries. RVs have a tough time with all of this, unless your RV is parked somewhere where this same design is more possible.
I saw something a while back that peaked my own interest about how to better design the ability for RVs, motorhomes in particular, to 'carry' their own portable Solar energy systems. There are several manufacturers of 'portable' solar trailers that are designed not only for corporate needs where shore power is not nearby, such as at a new construction site, but also for anyone wanting to 'carry' or tow their own solar system trailer - with it's solar panels mounted not only on the roof of the trailer, but also tiltable arrays that travel on the sides of the trailer, and the self-enclosed interior which is roomy and well designed for the battery bank and the Inverter(s) and solar controllers, etc.
Those options sound able to potentially provide a 'portable' off-grid capability for those truly wanting a 'mobile' off-grid lifestyle, even powering air conditioning and heating.
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